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GA HB1429

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Ballard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Juvenile court clerks must collect and report data on monetary sanctions (fines, fees, court costs, restitution) assessed against children in need of services, delinquent children, and children accused of misdemeanors or felonies

  • Required data elements include sex, age, race, offense charged, offense location (including whether in a school safety zone), referral source, case disposition, sentence imposed, court of jurisdiction, and collection status of monetary sanctions

  • Data must be submitted to the Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange at least once per week through scheduled uploads

  • Administrative Office of the Courts must compile all collected data by April 15, 2027, and annually thereafter

  • Compiled data reports must be made publicly available through the Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange

Legislative Description

Courts; juvenile court clerks collect and submit data regarding monetary sanctions assessed for juvenile offenders to the Administrative Office of the Courts; require

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Juvenile2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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